Head-to-head · Dental Appointment Scheduling Software
Dentally vs CareStack
Dentally leads on 0 checks, CareStack on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreDentally · 9.0/10
Dentally scores higher on our rubric for dental appointment scheduling software: 9.0 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #5.
Dentally is the better fit for UK practices needing cloud scheduling and imaging. CareStack is the better fit for multi-location practices wanting a complete platform.
- Dentally fits best
UK practices needing cloud scheduling and imaging
- CareStack fits best
Multi-location practices wanting a complete platform
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Side by side
| Feature | Dentally 9.0/10 Visit ↗ | CareStack 8.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.0 | 8.9 |
| Ranking | #4 in Dental Appointment Scheduling Software | #5 in Dental Appointment Scheduling Software |
| Best for | UK practices needing cloud scheduling and imaging | Multi-location practices wanting a complete platform |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | £125/mo | $829/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Live chat, Phone, Community, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Live chat, Phone, Community, Docs |
| Compliance | 2FA | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA |
| Integrations | 7 integrations | 20 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Dentally 4/4 · CareStack 4/4 | ||
| Patient self-booking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Provider calendars | ✓ | ✓ |
| Appointment reminders | ✓ | ✓ |
| Online intake forms | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Location support | Multi-location | Multi-location |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
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| Our verdict | Dentally is cloud-based dental practice management software for practices ranging from single-site locations to multi-site groups. It brings patient online booking, provider diary management, automated reminders, digital forms,… Read the review → |
CareStack is cloud-based dental practice management software for single practices, multi-location groups, dental startups, specialists and DSOs. Its scheduling scope covers multi-specialty and multi-location calendars, online patient… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Dentally — where it wins
- Online booking, provider diaries, reminders and digital patient forms
- Cloud imaging with Dentally Vision plus charting and treatment planning
- Multi-location support, API access and approved-partner integrations
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; paid tiers start at £125 per month
- Pricing varies by surgeries per site and excludes VAT
- Some integrations and product availability vary by region
CareStack — where it wins
- Multi-location scheduling with online booking, reminders and patient requests
- Combines intake, charting, claims, payments, analytics and communications
- Web, iOS, Android and API access with many dental integrations
Where it doesn't
- Starting pricing of $829 per month limits value for smaller practices
- Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of scheduling-focused teams
- AI clinical features require the $1,299-per-month Intelligence plan
- Dentally9.0/10 · Paid
A broad cloud platform for UK practices that need scheduling, clinical workflows and imaging.
Visit DentallyFull verdict → - CareStack8.9/10 · Paid
A broad cloud platform for multi-location dental practices, with a high starting price.
Visit CareStackFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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